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Originally Posted by Reroute
(Post 1583635)
According to Delta's 8K we have 743 mainline aircraft as of December 31. That's up from 717 mainline aircraft in 2012.
We had 1016 then plus 36 AVROs, or 1052. Now we have 1026 domestic (743 ML -12 DC9s + 295 JRJ) and if we can add the additional 30 CR9s/E175s and 77 more 717s... we have 1133 mainline jets! MORE THAN 2001!!!! http://24.media.tumblr.com/d5449512b...th4xo1_400.gif I used to worry about the 88s going away, but now that they're getting the new cockpits they'll be here for a while too! |
Originally Posted by Timbo
(Post 1583641)
Is the 'next edition' of the 787 out yet?
I know Richard pushed off the 787's NW had on order, until 2020, but those were the first edition jets with all the problems, the ones Richard said of; We don't want the first edition of anything... So...are the longer 787's already flying and being delivered? Or has Richard changed his mind on the First Edition 787's? Oh, and what about the 787 Fence? Remember, those 787's that NW had on order were also fenced, and the 5yr. Fence doesn't come down until Jan. 1, 2015, so if indeed there are 787's delivered to Delta prior to that, my guess is they will be fenced for the NW pilots only. |
787's would have to be on the property within a year for the fence to make any difference. What's the likelihood of that happening?
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Heavy Hitters - Top Donors 1989-2014
Just an interesting compilation of donors to candidates: red, blue, on the fence.
ALPA is number 56 on the list, which is pretty amazing, when you think about it. Heavy Hitters: Top All-Time Donors, 1989-2014 | OpenSecrets Lots of cash going to DC, particularly by trade unions. Yet unions in this country are getting slaughtered left and right (public unions notwithstanding). This is a terrible thing for our profession, IMHO. |
Does the 787 actually work now?
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Originally Posted by Purple Drank
(Post 1583634)
Wait.
In the C12 sales push, DALPA told us ALV+15 was only going to be utilized in international categories. So you're admitting DALPA either 1) ineptly interpreted the ramifications of the contract, or 2) lied. Which is it? And I'll ask you again. How many times have you involuntarily flown to ALV+15 since the implementation of the new limit? |
Originally Posted by Timbo
(Post 1583641)
Is the 'next edition' of the 787 out yet?
I know Richard pushed off the 787's NW had on order, until 2020, but those were the first edition jets with all the problems, the ones Richard said of; We don't want the first edition of anything... So...are the longer 787's already flying and being delivered? Or has Richard changed his mind on the First Edition 787's? Oh, and what about the 787 Fence? Remember, those 787's that NW had on order were also fenced, and the 5yr. Fence doesn't come down until Jan. 1, 2015, so if indeed there are 787's delivered to Delta prior to that, my guess is they will be fenced for the NW pilots only. |
Originally Posted by scambo1
(Post 1583622)
Rumor alert:
DAL to announce a 50 aircraft 787 order with delivery to begin late this year. And a 50 wide body RFP to Airbus and Boeing. It's a rumor but the source is impeccable. Start a completely new fleet, with no current orders, in under 10 months? I'll have to see it to believe it. |
Originally Posted by Purple Drank
(Post 1583628)
Now, are you really going to sit here and downplay the significant productivity giveaways in C12 just because you haven't been victimized by them (yet)?
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Originally Posted by Sliceback
(Post 1583663)
Start a completely new fleet, with no current orders, in under 10 months? I'll have to see it to believe it.
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